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Harbour Side

St Ives, Cornwall (Ref. 1118662)

Customer rating

4.3

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Carbis Bay Holidays rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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7 Customer Review(s)

  • David

    “The sign outside the cottage reading “Luxury holiday accommodation” is doing a lot of heavy lifting\.”

    I agree with earlier comments that the entrance is very dreary and dirty, lowering expectations the moment you arrive\. The flat itself is definitely not my idea of luxury, with the previously mentioned dehumidifiers everywhere, poor\-quality flooring and an awful coil spring mattress in the small bedroom\. The kitchen/living room seems to be filled with second\-hand furniture, including a shabby dining table and sofa, along with a random assortment of plates and cutlery\. In addition, ...

    I agree with earlier comments that the entrance is very dreary and dirty, lowering expectations the moment you arrive\. The flat itself is definitely not my idea of luxury, with the previously mentioned dehumidifiers everywhere, poor\-quality flooring and an awful coil spring mattress in the small bedroom\. The kitchen/living room seems to be filled with second\-hand furniture, including a shabby dining table and sofa, along with a random assortment of plates and cutlery\. In addition, the taps in the main bathroom need attention, as they dripped and occasionally started squealing loudly on their own\. None of the doors or windows fit properly, and some of the doors do not latch at all\. On windy nights, we had to wedge them shut with clothing or leave them wide open to prevent them from rattling and banging in the wind\. I assume this was originally one flat that was divided into two, with a large section of the main bedroom now forming part of the flat next door\. The neighbouring flat’s washing machine was clearly very close to our bed, as a late\-night wash caused the bed to shake during the spin cycle\. The Wi\-Fi was not fit for purpose\. Mobile coverage around St Ives is very patchy, so the flat’s awful Wi\-Fi made planning day trips difficult\. The location is excellent: it is convenient for several beaches and plenty of restaurants, although live music was played outside until 11:30 p\.m\. Overall, this is an acceptable holiday cottage in a great location, but it is priced and described as luxury accommodation when seemingly very little effort has been made to meet that standard\. We would not stay here again\.

    - David, August 2026

Summary

  • Apartment
  • Three bedrooms with TVs: 1 x double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, 3 x TVs, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • One well-behaved pet welcome at a supplement
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop, pub and beach 0.1 miles
  • Note: Check in from 4pm, check-out by 10am Note: Accessible walk-in shower
  • Note: No outdoor space
  • Note: The apartment is accessed via internal steps

The property

Harbour Side, part of the St Brigids Apartments, is a delightful, harbourside apartment offering tasteful accommodation and close access to the amenities and attractions of St Ives.

This property is a fabulous base for a family or group of friends looking to explore the coast and countryside of Cornwall.

Be welcomed by the charming exterior of this stone-built property, a characterful abode nestled beside the coast, making your way upstairs to the apartment, offering beautiful views across the harbour.

This light and airy social hub offers an amply-fitted kitchen to cater to your culinary needs, and there is a dining table beside traditional windows, where guests can enjoy views of the town and boats bobbing in the picturesque harbour; afterwards, settle into the sitting area and enjoy a movie marathon from the Smart TV.

When sleep calls, freshen up in the contemporary shower room, before cosying up in one of the three bedrooms available, choosing between a double with en-suite shower room, a second double and a single; each bedroom has storage for your belongings and tasteful décor and artwork.

St Ives is a fantastic, seaside town resting in Cornwall.

The town offers a great selection of convenience stores for all of your holiday essentials, as well as pubs, restaurants, and cafes where guests can enjoy a hearty meal; options include Scoff Troff Café, The Upper Deck Bar and Terrace and Pilchard Press Alehouse.

St Ives has coastal walks beside the harbour, beautiful sandy beaches, and plenty of watersports options to allow you to spend an action-packed afternoon on the waves.

Visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Tate St Ives, or head out on one of the stunning coastal walks, heading towards Clodgy Point and beyond. The local area also offers cycling trails, horse riding, fishing, and surfing.

Visit the animals at Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall or try out a game or two at one of the local golf courses.

Hike through the Penwith Heritage Coast, or visit one of the many lovely seaside towns, including Penzance, Hayle and Carbis Bay.

All of this and so much more with a stay at the characterful 5 St Brigids.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

ST IVES

Penzance 6 miles.

One of Cornwall's prettiest harbour towns, St Ives offers narrow streets, tight-packed cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fabulous beaches, superb shops, a thriving community of artists, great pubs and restaurants and much more. With its semi Bohemian lifestyle and romantic air, it's easy to see why this is the county's premier holiday resort. The surrounding area has much for the visitor to see and do with abundant wildlife, fabulous coastal walks, top quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula are all within easy reach. A superb destination!

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